The Broken Train
Synopsis
Helen spotting two jewel robbers sever the telegraph wires and hop onto a passing freight, jumps into a racing auto and takes off in pursuit. In the meantime, the freight's brakes fail, and the train breaks in two. Helen, on a road parallel to the tracks, leaps onto a flat car, runs forward, informs the train crew what has happened, and captures the crooks.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Broken Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Edward T. Matlack
Department Leadership Roster
J.P. McGowan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken Train
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What is The Broken Train about?
Helen spotting two jewel robbers sever the telegraph wires and hop onto a passing freight, jumps into a racing auto and takes off in pursuit. In the meantime, the freight's brakes fail, and the train breaks in two. Helen, on a road parallel to the tracks, leaps onto a flat car, runs forward, informs the train crew what has happened, and captures the crooks.
Who directed The Broken Train?
The Broken Train was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Broken Train?
The principal cast of The Broken Train includes Helen Holmes, J.P. McGowan, Leo D. Maloney, Rex Downs.
When was The Broken Train released and how long is it?
The Broken Train was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Broken Train?
The Broken Train holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).